Slip And Fall Accidents

Slip-And-Fall Accidents In New York: The Basics

Every year, thousands of victims find themselves in hospital emergency rooms after suffering serious injuries in slip-and-fall accidents. Sadly, these accidents continue to occur despite the fact that property owners in New York, including business owners and landlords, have a duty to use reasonable care to keep their properties reasonably safe and warn you of possible dangers ― including slippery conditions.

Whether you have suffered a slip-and-fall injury while shopping in a store, walking in your apartment building or simply strolling down the sidewalk, you may be able to seek compensation for your injuries. At Keith D. Silverstein & Associates, P.C., we understand you may be feeling overwhelmed following a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall injury. Fortunately, we are here to help. We will walk you through the often-intimidating legal process and carefully explain your legal rights.

Contact Keith D. Silverstein & Associates, P.C., today and schedule your FREE consultation with an experienced New York slip-and-fall accident lawyer. You can reach us online or by calling our New York office at 212-385-1444 or toll free at 866-492-7487.

Who Is Responsible Under New York Law For Store Falls?

If property owners, including businesses, fail to make reasonable efforts to keep their properties safe and you suffer a slip-and-fall injury as a result, the property owners may be legally liable under the legal principle known as premises liability. This may include situations in which you are injured because of:

Debris in store aisles or walkways, including spilled products
Slippery floors and parking lots
Uneven floors
Cracks in floors or sidewalks
Broken or poorly lit stairwells
Broken stair railings
Ripped or tattered carpet

Regardless of your situation, however, you need to contact an attorney as soon as possible ― you need to contact Keith D. Silverstein & Associates, P.C.

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